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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.92, 13,268.88 and 4,163.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.92, 13,268.88 and 4,163.02 is: 6,244.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.92 : 13,268.88 = 4,163.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.92/13,268.88 = 4,163.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.92x = 13,268.88 × 4,163.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.92x = 55,238,579.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,238,579.65/8,845.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,244.53

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